Introduction
Society for Health Education (SHE) is an organization that is proactive in identifying and addressing the crucial health and social concerns of the Maldives. SHE was founded by a team of four founder members with the mission to enhance the quality of life of Maldivian families. The four pioneers are:
Madam Nasreena Ibrahim
Dr. Naila Firdous
Ms. Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu
Ms. Nasheeda Ahmed Riza
The society embraces the following mandate:
- Strive to improve the quality of life of the Maldivian people.
- Harness the expertise of national professionals, on a voluntary basis for development programmes.
- Endeavour to raise awareness of health and social issues.
Today, SHE is one of the largest, most vibrant NGOs in the Maldives which addresses issues concerning Thalassaemia, Counselling and Psychosocial Support, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Health Education.
The organization reaffirms its commitment to sustain these initiatives, and to further increasing public awareness on issues that influence family well-being. Effectiveness of health promotion initiatives will be ensured by adopting applicable service delivery mechanisms, fostering improvements in reproductive health parameters, continuing Thalassaemia prevention activities, promoting responsible parenthood concepts, facilitating empowerment of women and youth, supporting victims of abuse, extending Counselling to adolescent and families, and encouraging community ownership of development
An organization that is proactive in identifying and addressing crucial health and social concerns of the Maldives.
Empowerment
We are passionate and try to inspire people regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, status and identity to be courageous and stand before the challenges to seek social justice.
Compassionate
We are dedicated to improve the overall health and family well-being of the Maldives and to treat people with love, care and respect.
Integrity
We strengthen integrity by following code of conduct, work ethics, and respect.
Respect
We respect individual human rights and privacy by eliminating all forms of discrimination. We ensure a safe workplace environment for our employees and safe and convenient service seeking environment for our clients.